# (Not Boring) Timer vs Awake

(Not Boring) Timer and Awake both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of (Not Boring) Timer's written reviews are positive against 57% of Awake's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. (Not Boring) Timer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Awake sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for (Not Boring) Timer against 4.7 for Awake. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of (Not Boring) Timer's written reviews are positive against 57% of Awake's.

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, Awake every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Timer | Awake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awake-smart-alarm-clock/id6747604910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 57.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) | [unorderly GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120717165) |

## What reviewers say

### (Not Boring) Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091)

This app offers a visually engaging and intuitive timer experience, inspired by simple egg timers. It features a unique overshoot function, a game-like interface with 3D animations, and customizable skins. Widgets provide quick access to timers for daily routines.

**Highlights:** Overshoot and stopwatch modes, Game-like 3D interface, Large, readable display, Customizable skins, Home screen widgets, Screen always on option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Andy Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chroma Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monsters Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Opal Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Karat Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cedar Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| !Timer Plus Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and beautiful design
- 🎨 Visually appealing with different skins
- 🔊 Great background music and sound effects
- 💡 Minimalist and fun to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited timer options (only up to 90 minutes)
- ⏱️ No option to set timers in seconds
- 🔒 Subscription-based model
- 🤔 Confusing for some users on how to use

**Reported bugs**

- Widget doesn't always start the timer correctly
- Sound doesn't work when phone is on silent mode

**Requested features**

- Add support for longer timers (over 90 minutes)
- Implement seconds option for more precise timing
- Integrate with Dynamic Island on newer iPhones
- Add alarm functionality
- Allow users to set custom timer intervals


### Awake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awake-smart-alarm-clock/id6747604910)

This app is a smart alarm clock designed to help heavy sleepers wake up fully. It uses interactive missions, both physical and mental, to ensure you're out of bed and alert. It also provides a morning briefing with weather, calendar events, and task integration to start your day organized.

**Highlights:** Wake-up missions (physical & mental), Morning briefing (weather, calendar, tasks), Customizable alarms, Sleep schedule planning, Adjustable snooze settings, Social media distraction blocking integration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Awake Pro | $6.49 | per month |
| Awake Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Awake Pro (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is (Not Boring) Timer free?

(Not Boring) Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Awake free?

Awake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, (Not Boring) Timer or Awake?

(Not Boring) Timer is rated higher. (Not Boring) Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Awake averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do (Not Boring) Timer or Awake have ads?

Neither (Not Boring) Timer nor Awake shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Timer or Awake?

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, and Awake every 3 weeks. Most recently, (Not Boring) Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Awake on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*